Knowledge ID: 14006

Orze's Records #7: A Child in the Shadow

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At that moment, Yolu's gaze shifted somewhere. There lay a small stone shimmering in the sunlight. Yolu dashed towards it, looking as if she were chasing an elusive dream.
"Wow! It's so pretty!"
I smiled privately at the scene. But as Yolu gazed at the fragment, she murmured to herself. Her voice was low, and she seemed somewhat out of energy.
"Can I shine like that too?"
"What makes you think that?"
"I always feel like I'm in the shadows. I can never sparkle like that."
Her words pierced my heart.
"Yolu. You're special. There's no need to compare yourself to others."
Yet, her expression remained dark. I tried hard to understand how small she felt.
"Thanks. I'm so excited about what we'll do together!"
Yolu said, though there was more unease than excitement in her words. I wanted to lift her spirits, but I couldn't find a way.
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